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parasitera — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • sponge noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.

Senses

parasitera is used for these senses in English:

  • parasitize (biology) To live on or in a host organism as a parasite.
  • sponge (intransitive, slang) To take advantage of the kindness of others.

sponge — full definition

  1. noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
  2. noun A light, airy cake.
  3. noun A person who lives off other people's generosity without giving anything back.
  4. verb To live off, or take advantage of, someone else's money or kindness.

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